2001-2003 Graduate Catalog - Texas Southern University: ::em.tsu ...

Respond to All Requests for Additional Documents and Information - Examples of things that you might be askedto supply are your and your parents’ Federal Income Tax Returns, Verification Worksheets, proof of citizenship, etc. Nofinancial aid can be awarded until all required information and documents have been received and verification is completed.All documents accepted by the Office of Student Financial Assistance must be completed and have the required signatures.Incomplete documents are not accepted and will be returned to the student.Respond to the Financial Aid Award Notification You Receive from the Office of Student Financial Assistance - Thisdocument shows grants, scholarships, loans, and work study offered. You may accept or decline each award offered, signthe notification and send it back to the Office of Student Financial Assistance. You do not need to return the notificationunless you are declining an award.Complete a Loan Application - If you are eligible for a loan you must fill out the Student Loan Application and send itback to the Office of Student Financial Assistance. Parents may complete an additional Parent Loan Application (PLUSLoan) upon request.The actual promissory note will be mailed to you by your lender. You are responsible for providing two (2) references andsigning the form. Return the promissory note to your lender so your Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) canbe processed and loan funds sent to Texas Southern University.Change of StatusAll students receiving any form of financial assistance must have a personal interview with a representative of the FinancialAid Office in order to drop a course or withdraw from the University. Failure to do so may jeopardize a student’s opportunityfor subsequent financial assistance. Graduating seniors are required to have an exit interview with a representative of theFinancial Aid Office.Revocation of Financial AidThe Office of Financial Aid reserves the right to review and revoke aid awarded if the applicant:1. fails to maintain satisfactory progress toward his/her degree and/or is required to withdraw from school.2. falsifies information reported.3. misuses funds awarded.4. experiences positive changes, such as an increased income, in his/her family’s financial situation.TYPES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEFor additional financial aid information for graduate students. please contact the Financial Aid Office.Post Baccalaureate EligibilityA post baccalaureate student is one who has already earned a bachelor’s degree, but who is working toward completion ofan upper level degree or toward the completion of some type of certification. A post baccalaureate student who complieswith satisfactory academic progress rules qualifies for financial aid eligibility consideration.CHECK DISBURSEMENTAll financial aid checks are issued from the Bursar’s Office; however, students who are awarded financial aid through theFinancial Aid Office should stay in contact with that office regarding disbursement of funds. Funds will not be disbursedto students indebted to the University.12